Specialist: Health & Safety at DHL

Role Outline

• The SHEQ Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring DHL safety and environmental programs that comply with legal requirements and reduce the risk of accidents and incidents within the transport logistics operation. The role includes the promotion of a safe work environment, ensuring operational compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining quality standards across all activities.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees, especially those involved with fleet operations.
• Assist with appointments of Health and Safety Reps. Ongoing training and communication to facilitate a safe, hygienic, and healthy work environment.
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement preventative measures.
• Coordinate and conduct training sessions on safety practices, emergency response, and accident prevention for all staff.
• Investigate accidents or incidents to determine causes and propose changes to prevent future occurrences.
• Monitor operations to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards.
• Implement programs to reduce waste and pollution, including managing emissions and proper disposal of hazardous materials.
• Develop and oversee environmental impact assessments for new projects or changes to existing operations.
• Ensure that all operational processes meet both internal and external standards and regulations.
• Implement quality control measures to maintain high service standards and customer satisfaction.
• Assist Risk Manager if and when required.
• Enforce compliance to statutory regulations.
• To assist with the induction and training of all new employees.
• To promote a positive health and safety culture
• Day to Day Health and Safety issues. Deliver toolbox talks.
• Monitoring of SHEQ statistics
• Recording of PPE issues and monitoring their use
• All incidents/accident reported and recorded in accordance with the company policy and legislation.
• Proactive identification of all risks and appropriate action implemented immediately. All relevant parties informed.
• KPI's are being met.
• Participation on stock take preparation, planning and physical stock count.
• Compliance to Good Distribution Practice Guidelines, as well as MCC and SAPC requirements.
• Health and Safety Management.
• Monitor and report on compliance with quality standards.
• Stay updated with the latest industry regulations and standards related to safety, health, and environmental practices.
• Ensure all permits, licenses, and certifications are up to date.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and handle inspections and audits by external authorities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric
• Health and Safety Qualification
• Completed SAMTRAC Qualification
• 3 years practical Health & Safety experience
• Code 8 driver's license

Competencies & Skills

• Overall knowledge of the Health & Safety function
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, motivation, and planning skills
• Ability to work within a pressurized environment.
• Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules.
• Ability to read, understand and follow directions/instructions.
• Good Analytical, Administrative & Communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, motivation, and planning skills.
• Windows, E-mail & Accounting package proficiency.
• Good follow through & General Efficiency.
• Computer literacy.
• Industry/sector knowledge.
• Operational Management knowledge.
• Must be able to communicate at all levels.
• Able to work in a fast moving and changing environment.
• Ability to handle confidential documentation & information.
• Ability to work shifts in accordance with the DC shift patterns.
• Attention to detail.                                                                  

Languages

• English - verbal and written – Fluent.

Travel Requirements

• Less than 25%